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Congress Warns Trouble Has Only Just Begun After INDIA Bloc MPs Detained in ECI Protest
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 10:10
Congress Warns Trouble Has Only Just Begun After INDIA Bloc MPs Detained in ECI Protest
- •INDIA bloc MPs including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police during a protest march to the Election Commission of India.
- •The opposition leaders marched as part of the Save Democracy campaign demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Congress leaders vowed to continue their protests and campaign until the Chief Election Commissioner resigns.
- •The protest was sparked by opposition concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleged exclusion of eligible voters.
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INDIA bloc MPs and leaders were detained by Delhi Police during a protest march toward the Election Commission of India headquarters to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protests were sparked by Opposition criticism of the Election Commission over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with parties alleging it could exclude eligible voters.
After being released from New Police Lines, Congress leader Pawan Khera and Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav stated that the Opposition would continue its campaign and protests until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns.
